One of my neighbors has a garden sign warning of loose coyotes. Next to it is a house with skeletons supported on an Adirondack chair in the front yard. Welcome to the kids, Florida. These are the signs of autumn and Halloween in the sun’s state.
The hardcore Halloweeners were able to take advantage of a month’s eerie at the theme parks at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Sea World Orlando and Universal Studios. However, as we head towards October, we will come to other attractions, and in some cases it will permeate in early November.
Brick or Treat
Location: Legoland Florida
Date and Time: September 27th, then Saturday and Sunday until November 2nd
What’s Up: Included in Lego Monster Interactions, Dance Parties, “Monster Skytacular” Drone Show, Giant Lego Shukro Group Build, Inpark Trick-or-treat, and Regular Legoland Entrance
What’s conspiratorial: A LEGO Square Feet character that looks like Yen. (The site warns that he “stomped down before he disappeared.”
More information: legoland.com/florida
Ghost Sea Pirate
Location: Sea Life Orlando Aquarium
When: Saturday and Sunday to November 2nd (plus Friday, October 31st)
What’s going on: Stamp treasure hunt related to interactions with Sea creatures, education stations and Captain Sebastian from Pirates Dinner Adventures included in Sea Life Entrance
What Conspiracy: Add-on Virtual Reality Experience entitled “Legend of Lusca”
More information: Visitsealife.com/orlando
Dead Coconut Club
Location: Universal City Walk
When: Open from 5pm to 1am on Halloween Horror Night
What’s wrong: This year’s improved Red Coconut Club has an ominous sorority theme. No ticket/cover required.
What Conspiracy: Neon’s “Slay, Girl, Slay” photo OP
More information: universalorlando.com
Jock Lindsey’s Halloween hangar
Location: Disney Springs
When: Until November 4th every day
What’s wrong: The first creepy makeover of a restaurant includes a pumpkin scarecrow, among the less wise decorations. Seasonal bars include cursed mummy sausages and dare to die Mojo pork treats.
What Conspiracy: These Shifty Eye Black Cats on the Rafters
More information: disneysprings.com
“Actors, Premonitions, Superstitions” Tour
Location: Titanic: Artifact Exhibition
Time: October 1st to 31st, 2pm every day.
What’s happening: A limited time offer within the international drive attraction with an emphasis on coincidence and “unsteady history.” Adult tickets cost $41.73, but discounts are available for Florida residents, students, seniors, military, advance purchases, and more.
What’s interesting: Attractions include a range of tours ranging from self-guided and weekend kids events to four-course dinner glass.
More information: Titanicorlando.com
Gator, Ghost, Goblin
Location: Gatorland
When: Saturdays and Sundays are from October 11th to October 26th
What’s Up: Family-Friendly events include tours such as the Swamp Ghost’s Monster Movie Museum, A Cryptids versis Eirens Haunt Zone, Gator Grotto (“Cadaverous Captains”), Skittish Skunk Ape, Animal Meet-and Greets, and a costume parade for children. Activities are included in regular Gatorland admissions.
What Conspiracy: The character is called “Half Human, Half Capy Creepybaras.”
More information: gatorland.com
A terrifying night
Location: Iceber Orlando
At the time: October 31st and November 1st, 5pm to 2am
What’s wrong: a creepy cocktail in a serious cold atmosphere of costume contests, live DJs, signatures, attractions
Interestingly, some of the cocktail options are Grimm Reaper (“contains a blood syringe of Grenazine”) and pumpkin spice martini.
More information: IceBarorlando.com
Trick or treat the safe zone
Location: Orange County Regional History Center
When: October 12th, noon to 3pm
What’s up: trick-or-treat throughout the history center, as well as scavenger hunts, crafts and games. Optional outfit. Free admission and children must be accompanied by an adult.
What Conspiracy: Activities expanded next to Orlando Public Library from 1pm to 3pm
More details: thehistorycenter.org
bark-o-wiene bash: Spooktacular Puppy Pawty
Location: Museum of Fantasy Orlando
Time: 9am to 11am on October 11th
What’s going on: Dogs and their people are welcome to experience the heart-bending displays (and furry photography) of the Icon Park attraction. Admission is $29.99. Advance reservations are required.
What’s conspiratorial: You may need a room that will make your dog look huge – think of Mega Marmaduke compared to humans.
More information: moiorlando.com
Halloween After Dark: Halloween Edition
Location: Orange County Regional History Center
When: October 24th, 5pm to 9pm
Genki: Immersive storytelling and activities in the hall of the History Center, games, scavenger hunts, one drink ticket (adult tickets $20).
What’s interesting: “Historical figures roam the hall.”
More details: thehistorycenter.org
OSC after dark
Location: Orlando Science Center
Time: October 25th, 8pm to 11pm
What’s Up: Young Professionals Group sponsors adult-only events, including open bars, food for purchase, karaoke, doll crafting, and access to night ski observatory and exhibitions. (Costumes are encouraged. There are contests.) Proceeds benefit the museum. Tickets cost $50 ($40 if purchased by September 30th).
What kind of plot: Dance in Dinodigs, someone?
Details: osc.org
Trunk or Treat Car Show
What and Where: Promenade at Sunset Walk
Time: October 25th, 4pm to 8pm
Genki: Trick-or-treat, live music, street performers, Halloween themed show cars
Interestingly, it will be held from October 17th to 30th and features a nightly corn maze, located in the middle of the promenade patch event.
More information: sunsetwalk.com
spooktacular Halloween Bash
Location: Old Town
Time: October 31st
Genki: Candy station and costume contest from 5pm to 7pm. Halloween entertainment is offered every October weekend.
Intriguing: Kissimmee Attraction will host its 20th Annual VetteFest on October 4th and will be present in collaboration with the Madd Monster Mash & Dash event on October 5th.
More information: myoldtownusa.com
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